Marina tentatively entered the orbit of young Iranians, among them Zamani, the son of a minister with considerable influence. Navigating the intricate currents of their internal politics proved a difficult undertaking. In a Lebanese ambush,…

Debailly often thinks back to their first encounter with Nadia, and the memory continues to trouble him deeply. The CIA has confirmed its interest in Zamani, but a rift develops between Debailly and Marie-Jeanne concerning Marina’s assignme…

The DGSE enlisted the jihadist’s sister in a scheme to ensnare and eliminate Boumaza. Simultaneously, the Iranian secret police maintained its scrutiny of Marina, information of which reached the DGSE through an anonymous source. Marina was…

The DGSE received intelligence indicating Nadia's execution in Syria. However, the CIA had cautioned Debailly against believing such reports, offering cooperation in exchange for access to his Iranian contact. Marina was questioned by the P…

Duflot learns that Debailly had ignored his instruction to Marina regarding contact with Zamani. He dismisses Debailly for misconduct and reinstates Marie-Jeanne as her handler. However, Duflot’s superior orders Marina to continue cultivati…

Boumaza ventures into Syria, drawing the attention of the DGSE. Faced with the decision of whether to intervene, the agency opts for restraint, prioritizing the safety of its operatives on the ground. News reaches them that Turkish forces h…

During her continued conversation with Debailly, Nadia presses him to assist her in extricating herself from the imposed role of symbolic leader for the Syrian rebels. Debailly agrees to compromise Nadim by fabricating an asylum application…

Duflot travels to meet Marina, intending to question her directly about the CIA’s recruitment of Zamani. Marie-Jeanne advocates for Marina's extraction, but her request is denied. Zamani is apprehended after being caught texting his handler…

Having withdrawn from the mission targeting Boumaza, Debailly takes charge of the operation, journeying to Syria while cautioning his team to maintain strict confidentiality. He completes a letter to Prune. The DGSE learns that Marina is un…

Duflot addressed his team on the importance of loyalty, then offered his resignation, a proposition his superior declined. The DGSE launched an investigation into Debailly's disloyalty, questioning his colleagues. Debailly assumed the role …